R 311504Z OCT 13
ALCOAST 475/13
COMDTNOTE 1754
SUBJ: MILITARY FAMILY MONTH
1. During Military Family Month we celebrate the exceptional
service, strength, and dedication of our military families, whose
commitment to our nation, our service, and our members is unparalled.
Our active duty and reserve members are very successful at meeting
mission requirements thanks in large part to the strong support they
receive from their families. Without family support at home,
individual performance, morale, and mission execution would suffer.
2. Throughout November, commanding officers and officers-in-charge
are strongly encouraged to take time to thank unit members and their
families for their unwavering devotion to duty. One way to convey
gratitude is to create a culture of support, by ensuring that
families are made aware of and are encouraged to take advantage of
the many individual and family support programs that are available to
them, including chaplains, morale, well-being, and recreation (MWR)
programs, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA), housing, and Health,
Safety and Work-Life programs.
3. The Health, Safety and Work-Life Mobile app contains information
about the many quality of life resources available for Coast Guard
military and civilian personnel, family members, and retirees. The
app is available for iOS and Android smartphones. Download
information is available at www.uscg.mil/ombudsman.
4. I thank each of you for your faithful service to your families,
your communities, the Coast Guard, and the nation. I also thank your
families for their selfless sacrifice and support. Together we
ensure that the Coast Guard is "Semper Paratus."
5. For additional information, please contact the Office of
Work-Life Family Support Services Program Manager, Ms. Mitchia (Shay)
D. Tull-Cook, at HQS-SMB-FamilySupportServices(AT)USCG.MIL.
6. RADM Maura K. Dollymore, Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life
Sends.
7. Internet release authorized.